About Melbourne
Getting around in Melbourne
Melbourne is well serviced by public transport, and it is very easy to get around on trains, trams and buses. In order to travel on public transport in Melbourne, you need to use a Myki pass. Detailed information about Myki is available at the Myki website http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/.
The public transport Victoria website has a handy journey planner function that allows you to type in an origin and a destination and gives you all the available public transport options and instructions.
Places to visit in Melbourne
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Queen Victoria Market
Open every day except Monday and Wednesday.
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St Kilda Beach and St Kilda Pier
Catch the Number 16 or 96 Tram to the end of Fitzroy Street. If you go straight after the conference at the end of the day, you might be able to see penguins.
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Royal Botanic Gardens
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City Circle Tram
City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne.
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Albert Park
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State Library of Victoria
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Melbourne Walks
A great walk is a walk of Melbourne’s famous arcades and lanes. Free Walking Tours are also a good way to learn more about Melbourne.
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Luna Park
Catch the Number 16 or 96 Tram to Luna Park.
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National Gallery of Victoria
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Immigration Museum
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ACMI Museum
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Koorie Heritage Trust
Shopping in Melbourne
Melbourne has fantastic shopping. There are a number of shopping centers in Bourke Street Shopping Mall in Melbourne City.
There are also a number of large factory outlets close to the city.